écrive

"Écrive" is a French verb meaning "to write." It is the imperative singular form of the verb "écrire." The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. Therefore, "écrive" translates to "write" when addressing a single person directly in a commanding or instructive way. For example, "Écrive-moi une lettre" means "Write me a letter." This form is commonly encountered in instructional contexts or when giving direct orders.

The verb "écrire" itself is an irregular verb in French, with various conjugations depending on tense, mood, and person. In the present indicative, for instance, it is "j'écris" (I write), "tu écris" (you write), "il/elle/on écrit" (he/she/one writes), "nous écrivons" (we write), "vous écrivez" (you write - plural or formal), and "ils/elles écrivent" (they write). The past participle is "écrit." Understanding the imperative form "écrive" is crucial for comprehending direct instructions in the French language, particularly in spoken or informal written communication where commands are frequently issued. It is a fundamental element of French grammar for expressing immediate action.